From Carcassonne to Agde, this cycle ride is along the famous Canal du Midi, listed among UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. Built by Paul Riquet, the Canal du Midi used to be a waterway for all kinds of merchandise.
This bucolic trip, down the stream will allow you to discover, by bike, Southern cities such as Toulouse, Castelnaudary, Carcassonne with its walled town and finally, Agde. Conclude your trip by diving into “la Grande Bleue”, the Mediterranean.
Arrival at Carcassonne hotel. Free evening into the medieval town, take time to discover its rich cultural heritage.
After a visit of Carcassonne and its medieval walled citadel, which is listed among UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, as the Canal du Midi, start your first ride until Marseillette.
Let’s go to discover Homps and its port. Before arriving, take your time to enjoy and admire all the buildings along the Canal, a wonderful example being the Moulin de Trèbes.
From Homps, discover the canal lock of Pech and Laurier, just before discover the castle of Argens-Minervois among the vineyards. Cross the village of Ventenac in Minervois and stop in the beautiful village of Le Somail.
Today we arrive to the junction between two canals: Canal de la Robine and Canal Du Midi. Then have a break amongst vineyards before crossing the aqueduct of Quarante. You arrive close to the port of Capestang.
This typical south-east town, in love with wine, rugby and festivities, will open its arms to you.
Cross the tunnel de Malpas and discover the oppidum of Enserune (apart from canal), to arrive by the spectacular 9 canal locks of Foncérannes, and then onto Béziers.
For this last stage, cycle towards Agde where Herault River and Canal du Midi flow onto the Mediterranean. End of your trip.
8 days, 7 nights: finish the tour in Sète, 1 additional day of cycling. Night in Agde on day 7.
Go to the port of Sète and follow the pond of Thau. City with a very marked local culture, Sète will not fail to seduce you on your arrival. With luck, you can see the local sport of Sète practiced since 1666, the water jousting. End of the stay in Sète.
End of trip
Carrying is limited to business of the day and picnic. Luggage is carried by vehicle. Please allow 1 bag per person, maximum 15kg/bag.
Departure from Carcassonne (11).
How to get there:
By car: Highway of the south of France.
By train: Carcassonne train station.
By plane: Carcassonne airport then shuttle to the city center.
Enjoy restful nights in comfortable double rooms in carefully selected 2- or 3-star hotels or guesthouses. Breakfast is included every morning. We have selected these accommodations for the quality of their hospitality and the comfort they offer. Bed linen and towels are provided.
This trip includes hotel accommodation with breakfast included. You are free to choose your restaurants and gourmet breaks according to your desires of the moment — and there will be plenty of them. It's the perfect time to discover and savour the local cuisine.
Picnics and dinners are not included.
From 2 people.
You are able to cycle over several days.
Steps of 20 to 25km per day, no elevation gain. Path sometimes bumpy (holes, roots and potholes), narrow and in medium condition.
Free Ride:
Equipped with the orientation material we give you: maps with highlighted route and detailed topoguide, you go alone to discover circuits designed by our team. You are guided by carefully prepared directions, for maximum precision.
Free departure dates: you choose your own departure dates according to your availability.
Price TTC per person
| Freedom package - double room | |
|---|---|
| Registration at 2 people | 910€ |
| Registration at 3 people | 905€ |
| Registration at 4 people | 900€ |
| Registration at 6 people | 885€ |
Additional night in a 3-star hotel in Carcassonne, breakfast included
- In a double room or twin room: €70 per person
- In a single room: €110 per person
Additional night in a guest house in Agde, breakfast included
- In a double room or twin room: €75 per person
- In a single room: €105 per person
Option 8: from Agde to Sète, between lagoon and traditions
From the charming town of Agde, continue your adventure along the shores of the Thau lagoon towards the lively port of Sète. Let yourself be charmed by this unique town with its lively local culture: fish markets, colourful alleyways and Mediterranean atmosphere. With a bit of luck, you may be able to watch the famous water jousting, a traditional sport practised here since 1666, which transforms the port into a veritable floating arena.
Additional night in a 2-star hotel in Sète, breakfast included
- In a double room or twin room: €70 per person
- In a single room: €130 per person
Supplements
Departure in high season (July-August): €50 per person
Accommodation in a single room: €175 per person
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